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Thursday March 22, 2007

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Spring Music Preview, 2007

March 22, 2007 • Bob Boilen speaks with reviewers Robert Christgau, Will Hermes and Meredith Ochs about the new CDs they're most looking forward to this spring.

Spring Music Preview, 2007

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Friday March 16, 2007

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South by Southwest

March 16, 2007 • All Songs Considered features a special roundtable discussion on SXSW, plus a sampler of some of the standout acts. SXSW is one of the world's most lauded showcases for groundbreaking artists.

South by Southwest

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Thursday March 8, 2007

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Guest DJ Conor Oberst

March 8, 2007 • Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst is a gifted and prolific songwriter. Oberst chats with Bob Boilen about the new CD and shares some of his favorite songs.

Guest DJ Conor Oberst

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Friday March 2, 2007

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Rickie Lee Jones, The Knife, Fountains of Wayne

March 2, 2007 • A strong return from Rickie Lee Jones; David Bowie meets The Last Town Chorus; Haunting Nashville singer Cortney Tidwell; Swedish electronica duo The Knife and more.

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Thursday February 22, 2007

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Guest DJ Lily Allen

February 22, 2007 • British singer Lily Allen writes infectious, bouncing pop music with wickedly biting lyrics. Lily Allen chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and shares some of her favorite music.

Guest DJ Lily Allen

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Thursday February 8, 2007

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John Waters Shares His Favorite Love Songs

February 8, 2007 • Guest DJ John Waters spins his favorite love songs, offering an utterly charming and sometimes irreverent mix of music for Valentine's Day.

John Waters Shares His Favorite Love Songs

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Thursday February 1, 2007

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Bloc Party, Deerhoof, Giant Brain

February 1, 2007 • A sophomore release from Bloc Party; Introspective Scotsman James Yorkston; The Animal Collective's Panda Bear; San Francisco art rock trio Deerhoof; Ali Farka Toure's son Vieux Farka Toure and more.

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Friday January 26, 2007

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The Good The Bad and the Queen, Explosions in the Sky, Tom Brosseau

January 26, 2007 • The Good The Bad and the Queen; Instrumental rock with Do Make Say Think; The airy duo The Bird and The Bee; Ohio's Christian rapper John Reuben; The Sigur Ros of TX: Explosions in the Sky and more.

The Good The Bad and the Queen, Explosions in the Sky, Tom Brosseau

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Friday January 19, 2007

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Mahogany, Alice Coltrane, Clara Rockmore

January 19, 2007 • Gorgeous string pop from The Frames; Brooklyn's dream pop group Mahogany; The otherworldly rock band Grizzly Bear; Remembering the music of Alice Coltrane and more.

Mahogany, Alice Coltrane, Clara Rockmore

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Friday January 12, 2007

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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Erin McKeown, Tin Hat

January 12, 2007 • New music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah; Johnny Marr teams up with Modest Mouse; Country rock, folk poet Lucinda Williams; American Standards from Erin McKeown and more.

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Friday January 5, 2007

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Of Montreal, Madeline, Menomena

January 5, 2007 • A new recording from Arcade Fire; The atmospheric Apostle of Hustle; Athens, Georgia rockers Of Montreal; Delicate new-folk from Madeline; A preview of new music by The Shins and more.

Of Montreal, Madeline, Menomena

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Monday December 25, 2006

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The Best of 'Song of the Day'

December 25, 2006 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with Stephen Thompson, editor for NPR's Song of the Day about the year's best tracks from the show.

The Best of 'Song of the Day'

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Thursday December 21, 2006

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The Beatles Love

December 21, 2006 • A new CD of Beatles music is out and it isn't simply a reissue of the same songs. It's a mashup of sorts. Bob Boilen talks with Giles Martin about these stunning new remixes.

The Beatles Love

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Tuesday December 5, 2006

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The Best Music of 2006

December 5, 2006 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen counts down listener picks for the 10 best CDs of 2006, with reviewers Robert Christgau, Will Hermes, Meredith Ochs and John Richards.

The Best Music of 2006

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Thursday November 30, 2006

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Guest DJ Joanna Newsom

November 30, 2006 • Joanna Newsom's harp-driven story songs befuddle anyone trying to classify her music. Newsom talks about her latest CD, the enchanting Ys, and shares some of her favorite recordings.

Guest DJ Joanna Newsom

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